South Florida Crime

According to Detective Elena Hernandez, MDPD’s narcotics unit was operating in the Brownsville area when the someone started firing about 4:50 p.m.

“Narcotic units were conducting an investigation in a known high drug area when they were seen by three subjects. One of the subjects opened fire on officers. One of the officers was able to return fire as well,” said Hernandez.

No one was hurt, but after the exchange of gunfire, police filled the streets. Neighbors say the men who confronted the officers ran and barricaded themselves inside a home.

Chopper 4 showed a line of police cars and swat vehicles entering the scene. A helicopter flew overhead